Enfield Grammar School mentioned at Glastonbury!!

26th June 2023Mrs S Field

Two of our ‘old boys’ were performing at Glastonbury this weekend and we even got a shout out when Femi spoke on the importance of offering a music pathway to our youth.

Femi and TJ Koleoso from Ezra Collective were fully dedicated members of the music department, playing in several bands and at all of our concerts and even winning the Battle of the Bands three years in a row!

Both play with Ezra Collective, a jazz fusion band, and Femi also drums with Gorillaz.

They played an amazing set at Glastonbury and really worked the crowd – it’s an awesome watch. Click here to watch their set: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0ft6scc/glastonbury-ezra-collective

They have come a long way……. from Room C12 in the music block to Glastonbury!

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EGS Voices Go To Church 🎶

22nd June 2023Mrs S Field

On Wednesday 21st June, our fabulous choir, EGS Voices, joined local choir “Adorned” at Ponders End Methodist Church for a performance for local residents.

Our fabulous singing teacher Paula Thompson led the choir and they all sang brilliantly!

We had lots of comments from the audience about how fantastic they were and looked forward to the next performance.

 

Windrush Day 2023

21st June 2023Mrs S Field

Today marks the 75th anniversary of Windrush Day, the day of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush at the port of Tilbury , near London, on 22nd June 1948. Those who arrived on the Empire Windrush, their descendants and those who followed them, have made and continue to make an enormous contribution to Britain.

The day honours the British Caribbean community, and the half a million people who travelled to the UK after the Second World War. The first Windrush Day was held on June 22 2018. There are various events being held, videos to watch and articles to read in education AND support of the Windrush Generation, and to show sympathy with and understanding of the hardships they have endured.

https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/section/windrush-75/

https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/arrival-of-the-empire-windrush-celebrating-the-75th-anniversary/

#StaffSpotlight : Music Dept. Woodwind Teacher; Tom Barford

20th June 2023Mrs S Field

We’re delighted to be welcoming Tom Barford to our team of instrumental teachers. Tom will be teaching woodwind instruments such as clarinet ,flute and saxophone.

Tom was raised in a musical family and started his musical journey by playing the saxophone from the age of 9. His passion was jazz and subsequently, at the age of 16, joined the Junior Jazz course at the Royal Academy of music that led to an undergraduate jazz programme and earnt him a fist class honours degree.

Tom now has 10 years of teaching experience, and is the winner of the 2017 Kenny Wheeler Prize. He continues to perform around the country and his albums can be heard on Spotify and Apple Music.

Find out more about Tom: www.tombarford.com

If you would like your son to learn to play a woodwind instrument, please get in touch with the music department now! 

**Please note that we are currently offering free woodwind instrument hire**

#StudentSpotlight : Malakai Morgan Year 9

16th June 2023Mrs S Field

Over the last bank holiday weekend, Malakai took part in the AP International Swimming Gala at the Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

Malakai swam alongside international Olympic swimmers, and in doing so, made it to 2 finals, 100fly Junior Final (U19s) where he came 2nd, and the Senior B Finals for the 50fly.

During the weekend, he met and discussed his race with both Adam Peaty OBE (Triple Olympic Champion), and his coach Mel Marshall MBE (former British swimmer winning numerous medals). I don’t think you can get better feedback and support than that?!

Sounds like Malakai had an brilliant weekend of swimming and we wish him continued success – well done!

Year 5 Music & Sport Activity Day – details released!

15th June 2023Mrs S Field
Calling all our local primary schools and year 5 pupils:
Following the success of our Year 5 Half-Term Camp, we just couldn’t resist having another fun taster day before the end of the summer term.
Please register your interest with: [email protected]

Please register your interest with: [email protected]

Year 11 End of Year / Leavers

14th June 2023Mrs S Field

Just before the half-term, we had the Year 11 Leavers celebration, starting with a dedicated Leavers Assembly filled with memories and positive notes for the future. Every year, at this time, It is both a sad and a happy time for the school; to be saying goodbye to pupils who we have watched grow from boys to young men, but delighted with letting them go on to travel their next steps, knowing we have helped to prepare them for this time in their lives.

We then had a lovely couple of hours after the assembly, with refreshments, boys playing their last ever game of football in the playground and the treat of having the Slow Dough Pizza company on site to freshly make pizzas for lunch. The atmosphere was great, and a big thank you to the Year 11 team for the support given on the day and throughout the year.

Lastly, just to wish all our boys the very best in their GCSE exams that they are in the middle of.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun At Our EGS Year 5 Camp :-)

14th June 2023Mrs S Field
During the half-term break, Y5 pupils from local primary schools joined us for our Year 5 Half-Term Camp.
Over two days, they took part in a wide range of activities (PE, geography, first aid, music, French and creative writing) designed by teachers to give them a true insight into life at secondary school and especially at EGS.
Thank you Year 5 for coming and thank you to our amazing teachers for putting these activities together!

#StudentSpotlight: Alfie Knipes Year 11

13th June 2023Mrs S Field

A huge congratulations is due to Alfie;

Since we last posted a spotlight on his boxing successes, he was selected by England Boxing to represent his country in the Three Nations Boxing Championships in Scotland.

Alfie won a silver medal for England, and is on his way along the England Boxing pathway –  this is a massive achievement, and, along with his family and friends, we are all very proud of him and wish him continued success.